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UK General Cleaning Forum => General Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: FRESHER on March 22, 2016, 10:09:38 am

Title: Sika Narrow Joint Filler
Post by: FRESHER on March 22, 2016, 10:09:38 am

I have a customer who has asked for Sika Narrow Joint Filler in there block paving driveway.

http://www.directsealants.com/sika-setting-sand (http://www.directsealants.com/sika-setting-sand)

I told him I have never used it and however I believe;

1.  The joints are too narrow, the bond wont last long.
2.  It will come out over time.
3.  It probably won't survive getting cleanded by FSC in the future.

Am I right on this or does anyone use it to good effect?  The customer says he wants to try it anyway so I guess I will find out soon enough.

Cheers.

Title: Re: Sika Narrow Joint Filler
Post by: Kev Martin on March 22, 2016, 10:56:16 am

Quote from: FRESHER on March 22, 2016, 10:09:38 am

I have a customer who has asked for Sika Narrow Joint Filler in there block paving driveway.

http://www.directsealants.com/sika-setting-sand (http://www.directsealants.com/sika-setting-sand)

I told him I have never used it and however I believe;

1.  The joints are too narrow, the bond wont last long.
2.  It will come out over time.
3.  It probably won't survive getting cleanded by FSC in the future.

Am I right on this or does anyone use it to good effect?  The customer says he wants to try it anyway so I guess I will find out soon enough.

Cheers.

We sell tons of the stuff here are the links to it and the MSDS on it.  Naturally you get 20% discount off the web price

http://www.tilinglogistics.co.uk/Block-Paving-Setting-Sand-SIKA-Narrow-Joint-Setting-Sand-Colour-Buff-20kg-Bag?filter_name=sika

http://www.directsealants.com/media/wysiwyg/Product-PDF/sika_setting_sand.jpg

Title: Re: Sika Narrow Joint Filler
Post by: FRESHER on March 22, 2016, 03:22:51 pm

Hi Kevin, Thanks for your response! 

Would you agree with what I wrote, or would you say I am off the mark with my thoughts on it?  Do you get regular repeat business from the trade?

Thanks again.

Title: Re: Sika Narrow Joint Filler
Post by: BDCS on March 22, 2016, 03:56:10 pm

It would show a slabbed patio and call it block paving but if the customer wants it how can you go wrong - they pay you and you see the results with no risk on your part. Write it into the quote and take the money. Make sure its really dry when you brush it in or you'll be on the phone to Kevin for acid